St. Tammany Parish School System public meetings in 2024
47 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board is deciding on a Capital Improvement Plan and calling for a special election to authorize the issuance of bonds. The board is also electing officers and committee chairs for 2025 terms.
- Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan resolution
- Resolution calling for a special election to authorize debt and bond issuance
- Contract award of $808,000.00 to Steele-R Development, LLC for Mandeville Junior High School gymnasium locker room renovations
- Acceptance of renovations as substantially complete at Little Oak Middle School and Folsom Elementary School
- Election of Board President, Vice President, and Committee Chairs for terms effective January 1, 2025
The Board approved a Capital Improvement Plan and called for a special election to authorize the issuance of bonds. The Board also elected its 2025 officers and committee chairs. Additionally, a $808,000 contract for locker room renovations at Mandeville Junior High was accepted.
- Approved Capital Improvement Plan (14-1)
- Approved resolution calling for special bond election (14-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved $808,000 bid from Steele – R Development, LLC for Mandeville Junior High locker room renovations (15-0)
- Elected Matthew E Greene as Board President for 2025 (11-4)
- Elected Kalinda Fauntleroy as Board Vice President for 2025 (unanimous)
- Elected Deborah McCollum as Human Resources/Education Committee Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Amanda Martin as Finance/Administrative Committee Chair (unanimous)
- Accepted retirement resolutions for Monja M. Kelson and Kathy A. Willard (15-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board's finance and administrative committee approved substantial completion for two school renovation projects, awarded a $808,000 contract for Mandeville Junior High locker room renovations, and tabled revisions to five purchasing and tax exemption policies. The committee also heard administrative, maintenance, construction, and financial updates.
- Accepted low bid of $808,000 from Steele-R Development for Mandeville Junior High gym locker room renovations
- Approved substantial completion for Little Oak Middle School administration renovations (Project No. 1956)
- Approved substantial completion for Folsom Elementary School renovations (Project No. 1941)
- Tabled revisions to five School Board policies (DFAA, DJE, DJED, DJEF, DJEG) for further committee review
- Heard monthly financial statements and purchasing report for October 2024
The board approved a construction contract for Mandeville Junior High and accepted substantial completion for projects at Little Oak Middle and Folsom Elementary. Five policy revisions regarding tax exemptions and purchasing were tabled pending a committee meeting.
- Approved $808,000 bid from Steele–R Development, LLC for Mandeville Junior High Gymnasium Locker Room Renovations
- Approved substantial completion of Little Oak Middle School Administration Renovations (Project No. 1956)
- Approved substantial completion of Folsom Elementary School Renovations Project II (Project No. 1941)
- Tabled revisions to Policy DFAA (Industrial Tax Exemptions)
- Tabled revisions to Policy DJE (Purchasing)
- Tabled revisions to Policy DJED (Bids, Requests for Proposals, and Quotations)
- Tabled revisions to Policy DJEF (Professional Services)
- Tabled revisions to Policy DJEG (Purchase Orders)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting
The CAW Human Resources & Education Committee discussed and voted on an off-campus physical education policy, which failed 1-11. They also received updates on human resources, transportation, risk management, and district accountability scores, and approved the previous meeting's minutes.
- Off-campus PE policy motion failed 1-11
- Approval of minutes from November 7, 2024 meeting
- Discussion of 23-24 district performance scores
- Monthly transportation report presented
- Monthly risk management report presented
The committee approved the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting. A motion to recommend an Off-Campus PE Policy was proposed but failed to pass.
- Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (12-0)
- Recommendation for Off-Campus PE Policy denied (1-11)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special Board Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board voted to accept a $1,700,000 offer from Lakeshore Villages Master Community Development District to purchase a 12-acre lot in Slidell. The board also received a school performance score announcement and held discussions on discipline and block scheduling.
- Accepted $1,700,000 offer from Lakeshore Villages Master Community Development District for Lot B-1 (12 acres) in Slidell
- School Performance Score Announcement presented as information
- Discussion on Discipline held
- Discussion of Block Scheduling held
The St. Tammany Parish School Board approved an offer from Lakeshore Villages Master Community Development District to purchase 12 acres of land. Other agenda items included discussions on discipline, school performance scores, and block scheduling.
- Approved $1,700,000 offer to sell Lot B-1 (12.0 acres) in Lakeshore Villages, Slidell (8-3)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board approved a consent agenda including new policies on truancy, metal detectors, suspension, and expulsion, as well as policy revisions, budget acceptance, and construction closeout. The board voted to table two agenda items—a capital improvement plan resolution and a bond election resolution—to the December meeting. Retirement resolutions for two certificated personnel were also adopted.
- Approved new School Board Policy JBE - Truancy
- Approved new Policy JCABB - Use of Metal Detectors
- Approved acceptance of Covington High School additions as substantially complete
- Approved final revised budgets for FY 2023-2024
- Tabled resolution on Capital Improvement Plan and bond election to December
The Board approved a counter-offer of $1.7M for a 12.0-acre parcel in Lakeshore Villages. Several new and revised school policies were adopted, while resolutions regarding a capital improvement plan and a special bond election were tabled until December.
- Approved counter-offer of $1.7M to Lakeshore Villages Master Community Development District for Lot B-1 (12.0 acres)
- Tabled Capital Improvement Plan resolution to December meeting
- Tabled special election resolution for bond issuance to December meeting
- Approved retirement resolutions for two certificated personnel and seven support services personnel
- Approved revisions to policies on Home Study Program, Co-Curricular/Extracurricular Activities, and Interscholastic Athletics
- Approved new policies for Truancy, Use of Metal Detectors, Suspension, and Expulsion
- Approved Covington High School additions as substantially complete
- Approved Final Revised Budgets for FY 2023-2024
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special Board Meeting (appeals)
This special meeting of the St. Tammany Parish School Board was called to conduct student expulsion appeal hearings, which may be held in executive session. The board voted unanimously to affirm the superintendent's action regarding Student A. A hearing for Student B was also on the agenda.
- Expulsion appeal hearing for Student A — board voted to affirm superintendent's action (8-0)
- Expulsion appeal hearing for Student B scheduled but no vote recorded
- Meeting held at C. J. Schoen Administrative Complex, 321 North Theard Street, Covington
The Board conducted two student expulsion appeal hearings. The Board voted to affirm the Superintendent's action regarding Student A, while the appeal for Student B was withdrawn by the parent.
- Affirmed Superintendent's action regarding Student A (8-0)
- Appeal for Student B withdrawn by parent
CAW (2) Finance & Administrative Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board's CAW Finance & Administrative Committee voted to approve several policy revisions and new policies, including on truancy, metal detectors, suspension, and expulsion. The board also accepted the substantial completion of Covington High School additions, final revised budgets for FY 2023-2024, and revisions to the salary schedule for supplemental pay for grant writing.
- Approved revisions to policies IDCH (Home Study Program), IDE (Co-Curricular Activities), IDFA (Interscholastic Athletics), and JBD (Student Absences and Excuses)
- Adopted new policies JBE (Truancy), JCABB (Use of Metal Detectors), JDD (Suspension), and JDE (Expulsion)
- Accepted substantial completion of Covington High School additions (Project No. 1920)
- Accepted final revised budgets for FY 2023-2024 (General Fund, Special Funds, Federal/State/Local Grants)
- Approved revisions to Salary Schedule for Supplemental Pay for Grant Writing
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting (COPY)
The CAW Finance & Administrative Committee of the St. Tammany Parish School Board approved multiple policy changes, including new policies on truancy, metal detectors, suspension, and expulsion. It also accepted the final revised budgets for FY 2023-2024, approved substantial completion of Covington High School additions, and accepted recommendations from the Screening and Evaluation Committee. Public comments were heard.
- Adoption of new policies JBE (Truancy), JCABB (Use of Metal Detectors), JDD (Suspension), and JDE (Expulsion)
- Acceptance of final revised budgets for FY 2023-2024
- Approval of substantial completion of Covington High School additions (Project No. 1920)
- Revisions to salary schedule for supplemental pay for grant writing
- Revisions to policies IDCH (Home Study), IDE (Co-Curricular/Extracurricular), IDFA (Athletics), and JBD (Absences)
The board approved several new and revised school policies regarding student conduct and athletics. It also accepted the final revised budgets for FY 2023-2024 and the substantial completion of Covington High School additions.
- Approved revisions to Home Study Program Policy IDCH (12-1)
- Approved revisions to Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Activities Policy IDE (10-3)
- Approved revisions to Interscholastic Athletics Policy IDFA (9-4)
- Approved revisions to Student Absences and Excuses Policy JBD (12-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved new Truancy Policy JBE (13-0)
- Approved new Use of Metal Detectors Policy JCABB (13-0)
- Approved new Suspension Policy JDD (13-0)
- Approved new Expulsion Policy JDE (12-0, 1 abstain)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board approved a capital improvement plan resolution and designated purposes for bond proceeds. It also authorized a special election in School District No. 12 for a bond issue. The board accepted revisions to School Board Policy GAMJA on accommodations for employees to express breast milk.
- Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan resolution for bond proceeds
- Calling special election for bond issue in School District No. 12
- Approval of minutes from October 3, 2024 meeting
- Revision to Policy GAMJA – Accommodations for Employees to Express Breast Milk
- Veterans Day recognition resolution
The board adopted a resolution approving the Capital Improvement Plan and called for a special election to authorize the issuance of bonds. Additionally, the board approved revisions to employee breast milk expression policy and accepted previous meeting minutes.
- Approved Capital Improvement Plan resolution (12-0)
- Approved resolution calling for a special bond election (12-0)
- Approved revisions to School Board Policy GAMJA regarding employee breast milk accommodations (13-0)
- Approved October 3, 2024 meeting minutes (12-0, 1 abstain)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Meeting
The board announced plans to consider a resolution calling a special election for general obligation bonds in School District No. 12 at its November 14 meeting. It also appointed Paul E. Harrison, LLC as general counsel, accepted retirement resolutions for eight support services employees, and adopted resolutions for Red Ribbon Week, National School Lunch Week, and School Bus Safety Week. Recognitions were given to Teachers and Principals of the Year and to Woodlake Elementary for its National Blue Ribbon School award.
- Announcement of special election on November 14, 2024 to consider authorizing general obligation bonds in St. Tammany Parish Wide School District No. 12
- Appointment of Paul E. Harrison, LLC (d/b/a Harrison & Richardson) as General Counsel for the school board
- Acceptance of retirement resolutions for eight employee support services personnel, including Heidie S. Rodrigue, Audrey B. Giordano, and others
- Adoption of resolutions recognizing Red Ribbon Week (Oct 23-31), National School Lunch Week (Oct 14-18), and National School Bus Safety Week (Oct 21-25)
- Approval of Little Pearl Elementary School chiller replacement as substantially complete (Project No. P0422)
The board appointed new general counsel and approved several facility project completions. They also adopted resolutions for school health and safety awareness weeks and accepted retirement resolutions for eight support staff members.
- Named Paul E. Harrison, LLC (d/b/a Harrison & Richardson) as General Counsel (12-0)
- Approved Red Ribbon Week resolution (12-0)
- Approved National School Lunch Week resolution (12-0)
- Approved National School Bus Safety Week resolution (12-0)
- Accepted retirement resolutions for 8 employee support services personnel (12-0)
- Accepted Little Pearl Elementary chiller replacement as substantially complete (12-0)
- Accepted Pearl River High School HVAC replacement as substantially complete (12-0)
- Accepted additions at Abney and Magnolia Trace Elementary schools as substantially complete (12-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School System CAW Finance & Administrative Committee met on October 3, 2024. The board accepted substantial completion for several school construction projects and approved a revision to the facility use fee schedule. The meeting also recognized student powerlifting champions and received administrative and financial reports.
- Accepted substantial completion of Little Pearl Elementary School chiller replacement (Project P0422)
- Accepted substantial completion of Pearl River High School 500 Wing HVAC replacement (Project P0424)
- Accepted substantial completion of playground/outdoor activity area equipment at Group 1 and Group 2 various schools (Projects P0461, P0462)
- Accepted substantial completion of Abney Elementary School additions (Project 1905) and Magnolia Trace Elementary School additions (Project 1960)
- Approved revisions to the Facility Use Fee Schedule for FY 2024-2025
The board approved the substantial completion of several facility projects, including HVAC and chiller replacements and school additions. Members also approved revisions to the Facility Use Fee Schedule and the minutes from the September 5, 2024, meeting.
- Approved minutes for September 5, 2024, meeting (11-0)
- Approved substantial completion of Little Pearl Elementary chiller replacement (11-0)
- Approved substantial completion of Pearl River High School 500 Wing HVAC replacement (11-0)
- Approved substantial completion of Group 1 playground/outdoor equipment installations (11-0)
- Approved substantial completion of Group 2 playground/outdoor equipment installations (11-0)
- Approved substantial completion of Abney Elementary additions (11-0)
- Approved substantial completion of Magnolia Trace Elementary additions (11-0)
- Approved revisions to Facility Use Fee Schedule (11-0)
CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board’s CAW Human Resources & Education Committee met and approved the minutes from September 5, 2024, a new job description for General Maintenance Skilled Trade Mechanic, and recommendations from the Insurance Committee regarding employee benefits. The committee also received updates on human resources, transportation, risk management, and a college & career spotlight presentation.
- Approved a new job description for General Maintenance Skilled Trade Mechanic
- Accepted Insurance Committee recommendations on employee benefits (Gallagher Benefit Services presentation)
- Received monthly Transportation Report (October 2024)
- Received monthly Risk Management Report (incidents, workers comp, bus accidents)
- Heard College & Career Spotlight presentation from Dr. Langlois
The CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting approved the minutes from September 5, 2024. The board accepted a new job description for a General Maintenance Skilled Trade Mechanic and approved recommendations from the Insurance Committee.
- Approved September 5, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved new job description for General Maintenance Skilled Trade Mechanic
- Accepted Insurance Committee Recommendations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board met to approve the Superintendent's proposed budgets for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The board also accepted several facility projects as substantially complete and approved revisions to staff dress and grooming policies.
- Adoption of Superintendent's Proposed Budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Acceptance of Woodlake Elementary School limestone parking (Project No. P0467) as substantially complete
- Acceptance of Abita Springs Middle School rooftop units and Lake Harbor Middle School HVAC units (Project Nos. P0407 and P0416) as substantially complete
- Approval of revisions to School Board Policy GAMB regarding staff dress, accessories, and grooming
- Resolution of Support for H.R. 82 to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset
The Board approved the Superintendent's proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and accepted several facility project completions. Other actions included revising the salary schedule for demand stipends and approving Memorandums of Understanding with the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers & School Employees.
- Adopted Superintendent's Proposed Budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (13-1)
- Approved revisions to School Board Policy GAMB regarding staff dress, accessories, and grooming (13-1)
- Accepted Woodlake Elementary limestone parking as substantially complete (13-1)
- Accepted Abita Springs Middle and Lake Harbor Middle HVAC/rooftop projects as substantially complete (13-1)
- Approved resolution of support for H.R. 82 regarding WEP and GPO repeal (13-1)
- Approved retirement resolutions for certificated and support services personnel (14-0)
- Approved revisions to salary schedule for demand stipend criteria (14-0)
- Accepted MOUs between St. Tammany Federation of Teachers & School Employees and School Board (14-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board's CAW Finance & Administrative Committee adopted the Superintendent's proposed budgets for fiscal year 2024-2025 and approved substantial completion of several construction projects, including Woodlake Elementary parking and HVAC work at Abita Springs Middle and Lake Harbor Middle schools. The board also received reports on maintenance, construction, and monthly finances, and heard an annual uniform survey update.
- Adopted resolution approving FY 2024-2025 budgets
- Approved substantial completion of Woodlake Elementary School parking lot (Project P0467)
- Approved substantial completion of HVAC unit replacements at Abita Springs Middle and Lake Harbor Middle (Projects P0407 and P0416)
- Received monthly financial reports for July 2024
- Discussed annual uniform survey for 2023-2024
The committee adopted the Superintendent's proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Members also approved substantial completion for construction projects at Woodlake Elementary, Abita Springs Middle, and Lake Harbor Middle schools.
- Adopted Superintendent's Proposed Budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (14-0)
- Approved substantial completion of Woodlake Elementary School Limestone Parking Project No. P0467 (14-0)
- Approved substantial completion of Abita Springs Middle School rooftop units and Lake Harbor Middle School HVAC units Project Nos. P0407 and P0416 (14-0)
- Approved minutes from August 1, 2024 meeting (14-0)
CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board CAW committee met to revise staff grooming policies and approve a resolution regarding federal pension offsets. The body also received updates on literacy, transportation, and risk management.
- Approved revisions to Policy GAMB (Staff Dress, Accessories, and Grooming) allowing paras to wear jeans daily and other staff to wear jeans on the last day of the work week
- Passed a Resolution of Support for H.R. 82 to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)
- Discussed Off-Campus PE Guidelines/Policy
- Reviewed September 2024 Transportation and August 2024 Risk Management reports
- Received updates on Literacy, Federal Programs, and Students with Exceptionalities
The committee approved revisions to School Board Policy GAMB regarding staff dress and grooming. Members also passed a resolution supporting H.R. 82 to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. Discussion on off-campus PE guidelines was moved to October.
- Approved minutes from August 1, 2024 meeting
- Approved Resolution of Support for H.R. 82 (WEP and GPO repeal)
- Approved revisions to Policy GAMB (Staff Dress, Accessories, and Grooming) allowing jeans on the last day of the work week and everyday for paraprofessionals
- Denied motion to remove Policy GAMB and make it an administrative decision
- Tabled Off-Campus PE Guidelines/Policy discussion to October
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Hearing (Budget)
The St. Tammany Parish School Board held a public hearing on August 22, 2024, to present and receive feedback on the proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The hearing included a presentation of the General Fund and Special Funds budgets, as well as a budget message. The board accepted public comment on the proposed budgets.
- Presentation of proposed General Fund budget for FY 2024-2025
- Presentation of proposed Special Funds budget for FY 2024-2025
- Budget message for FY 2024-2025
- Public input period on proposed budgets
The board conducted a public hearing to present the proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and receive public input. No votes were taken and no formal decisions were recorded during this meeting.
Board Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board voted to accept and ratify a collective bargaining agreement with the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees. The board also approved retirement resolutions for multiple certificated and support personnel, and passed a consent agenda including new policies on student smoking/marijuana use and behavioral health support, as well as acceptance of construction projects at several schools.
- Collective bargaining agreement with St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees accepted and ratified
- New policy JCDAA – Student Smoking, Tobacco, and Marijuana Use approved
- New policy JGCF – Behavioral Health Support for Students approved
- Walk-in cooler/freezer projects at Woodlake, Lyon, and Covington Elementary Schools accepted as substantially complete
- Retirement resolutions approved for seven employees with combined service years ranging from 7.75 to 32.50 years
The Board accepted a binding contract with the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees. Members also approved several facility projects, retirement resolutions, and various policy updates, while tabling three other policy revisions.
- Approved collective bargaining agreement with St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees (10-4-1)
- Approved retirement resolutions for four certificated personnel (15-0)
- Approved retirement resolutions for three employee support services personnel (15-0)
- Approved 12 facility projects as substantially complete, including HVAC and cooler installations (15-0)
- Approved new and revised policies regarding student smoking, behavioral health, and facility use (15-0)
- Approved revisions to Policy JCDAE regarding Electronic Telecommunication Devices (9-2-3)
- Tabled revisions to Policy IDCH (Home Study Program) (14-1)
- Tabled revisions to Policy IDE (Co-Curricular/Extracurricular Activities) and Policy IDFA (Interscholastic Athletics) (14-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special Board Meeting - CANCELED
This special board meeting was canceled. The agenda item regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees will be considered at the regular board meeting on Thursday.
- Consideration of Collective Bargaining Agreement (canceled; moved to regular meeting)
CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting
The CAW Human Resources & Education meeting includes reports on transportation, risk management, and instruction. The board will review mastery results for the 2023-24 school year and various monthly safety and personnel reports.
- Approval of July 11, 2024, meeting minutes
- Monthly Transportation Report
- Monthly Risk Management Report including bus accidents and workers compensation
- C&I Update regarding 2023-24 Mastery Results
The committee approved the minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting. Other agenda items included reports on human resources, transportation, risk management, and instruction, but no further decisions were recorded.
- Approved July 11, 2024 meeting minutes (14-0-1)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting received administrative updates and approved several policy revisions and new policies. The board also accepted substantial completion of multiple construction projects, including walk-in coolers at three elementary schools and a chiller replacement at Salmen High School.
- Approved new Policy JCDAA – Student Smoking, Tobacco, and Marijuana Use
- Approved new Policy JGCF – Behavioral Health Support for Students
- Approved revisions to Policy JCDAE – Electronic Telecommunication Devices
- Approved revisions to Policy IDE – Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Activities
- Accepted substantial completion of Woodlake Elementary School walk-in cooler/freezer (Project P0311)
The board approved revisions to policies regarding building management, home study, extracurriculars, athletics, and electronic devices. New policies were adopted for student tobacco/marijuana use and behavioral health support. Additionally, the board accepted substantial completion for 11 school facility projects.
- Approved revisions to Policy EB (Building and Grounds Management)
- Approved revisions to Policy IDCH (Home Study Program)
- Approved revisions to Policy IDE (Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Activities)
- Approved revisions to Policy IDFA (Interscholastic Athletics)
- Approved revisions to Policy JCDAE (Electronic Telecommunication Devices)
- Approved new Policy JCDAA (Student Smoking, Tobacco, and Marijuana Use)
- Approved new Policy JGCF (Behavioral Health Support for Students)
- Approved substantial completion for 11 facility projects including HVAC and parking
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Board Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board approved a consent agenda with multiple items, including acceptance of construction projects, policy revisions, and the Pupil Progression Plan. They also recognized new administrative appointments at Mandeville Elementary, Lakeshore High, and Slidell High. The board voted unanimously on all consent agenda items.
- Announced Stephanie Franzo as Mandeville Elementary Principal, Kristi Tanguis as AP, Sydney Morise as Lakeshore High AP, Nancy Baird as Slidell High AP
- Accepted ESSER-funded playground/outdoor activity area installations for various schools (Projects 2304, P0463, P0464)
- Accepted Mayfield Elementary chiller replacement (Project P0421) and Pearl River High roofing (Project R0120)
- Approved revisions to policies DFG (Donations and Gifts), DC (Annual Operating Budget), DID (Audits), DJD (Travel Expense Reimbursement), DIB (Financial Reports)
- Approved revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan for 2024-2025
The Board approved the 2024 tax roll millage rates and accepted several facility project completions. It also approved revisions to multiple financial and operational policies and passed retirement resolutions for various staff members.
- Levied total millage rates of 58.34 mils for tax year 2024
- Approved revisions to policies DFG (Donations and Gifts), DC (Annual Operating Budget), DID (Audits), DJD (Travel Expense Reimbursement), and DIB (Financial Reports and Statements)
- Accepted completion of playground/outdoor activity area projects (STPSB Project Nos. 2304, P0463, P0464)
- Accepted completion of Mayfield Elementary chiller replacement (Project No. P0421)
- Accepted completion of Pearl River High School 100 and 200 Wing roofing (Project No. R0120)
- Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for FY 2023-2024 audit
- Approved revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan
- Approved retirement resolutions for certificated and employee support services personnel
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special Board Meeting (appeals)
The St. Tammany Parish School Board held a special meeting to conduct student expulsion appeal hearings. The board voted 8-0 to affirm the superintendent's action regarding one student. The hearing may have been held in executive session as allowed by Louisiana law.
- Expulsion appeal hearing for Student A
- 8-0 vote to affirm the superintendent's action on the expulsion
- Meeting held at C.J. Schoen Administrative Complex in Covington
The board held a special meeting to conduct a student expulsion appeal hearing. The board voted to affirm the superintendent's action regarding Student A.
- Affirmed superintendent's action regarding Student A (8-0)
CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting
The CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting decided on tax millage rates and approved several school construction projects. The board also voted to resume collective bargaining negotiations with the Federation and updated multiple financial policies.
- Resolution levying millage rates for tax year 2024 for a total of 58.34 mils
- Resolution to resume 2-year CBA negotiations with the Federation
- Acceptance of chiller replacement at Mayfield Elementary School
- Acceptance of 100 and 200 wing roofing at Pearl River High School
- Revisions to policies regarding Donations and Gifts, Annual Operating Budget, Audits, Travel Expense Reimbursement, and Financial Reports
The board approved a resolution to resume two-year Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations with the Federation. Members also approved the 2024 millage rates and several school construction completions. Additionally, the board adopted revisions to six school board policies regarding finance, audits, and gifts.
- Approved resolution to resume two-year CBA negotiations with the Federation (9-3)
- Adopted 2024 millage rates totaling 58.34 mils (Unanimous)
- Approved completion of playground equipment for Group 3 and Group 4 schools (Unanimous)
- Approved completion of Mayfield Elementary chiller replacement (Unanimous)
- Approved completion of Pearl River High School 100 and 200 wing roofing (Unanimous)
- Approved revisions to policies DFG, DC, DID, DJD, and DIB (Unanimous)
- Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for FY 2023-2024 audit (Unanimous)
- Approved June 6, 2024 meeting minutes (11-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting
The board approved the minutes from the June 6 CAW meeting and adopted revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan. Members also received information updates on human resources, transportation, risk management, new teacher induction, and a summer institute.
- Approved revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan (motion carried)
- Received Monthly Transportation Report for July 2024
- Received Monthly Risk Management Report including incident and worker's comp summaries
- Heard update on New Teacher Induction program
- Heard update on Summer Institute
The committee approved revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan. The board also accepted the minutes from the June 6, 2024, meeting.
- Approved revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan (11-0)
- Approved minutes for the June 6, 2024 meeting (10-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board held a special meeting to discuss and act on labor matters. The board conducted a closed-door strategy session on collective bargaining, then voted to reject the proposed collective bargaining agreement with the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees, instead directing the superintendent to create an employee handbook. The board also approved revisions to job descriptions and accepted the salary schedule for fiscal year 2024-2025.
- Closed executive session for collective bargaining strategy with the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees
- Revisions to job descriptions approved in accordance with Act 311
- Rejection of the proposed 2024-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement; board directs superintendent to create employee handbook
- Approval of the Salary Schedule for FY 2024-2025 as amended
- Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker; board cannot discuss items not on the agenda
The Board rejected a proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees, directing the Superintendent to create an employee handbook instead. The Board also approved job description revisions and the FY 2024-2025 salary schedule, including a longevity stipend.
- Rejected proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement (9-4)
- Directed Superintendent to create an employee handbook using the proposed CBA (9-4)
- Approved revisions to job descriptions in accordance with ACT 311 (13-0)
- Approved FY 2024-2025 Salary Schedule including a longevity stipend (13-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special Board Meeting (Superintendent Review)
The St. Tammany Parish School Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the superintendent's performance review in a closed executive session, as permitted by state law. Public comments will be taken for three minutes. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss Superintendent’s Performance Review under LRS 42:17 A(1)
The Board entered an executive session to discuss the Superintendent's performance review. No further actions or decisions were recorded in the public session.
- Approved motion to enter executive session (12-0)
- Approved motion to return to regular session (12-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board will consider adopting a resolution to issue Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2024, and take action on several consent agenda items including insurance purchases, a policy revision on cameras in special education classrooms, and acceptance of playground equipment installation. The board will also recognize students and announce administrative appointments.
- Adoption of resolution for Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2024 (debt issuance)
- Purchase of property, liability, cyber, and workers' compensation insurance through Arthur J. Gallagher
- Acceptance of Group 3 Various Schools playground/outdoor equipment installation (Project 2303)
- Revision to Policy IDDFC expanding cameras to all Behavioral Education Classrooms
- Retirement resolutions for 18 certificated personnel and announcement of administrative appointments
The Board adopted a resolution to incur debt through the issuance of Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2024. Members also approved a consent agenda covering insurance purchases, policy revisions, and facility improvements. Several administrative appointments were announced and retirement resolutions were recognized.
- Approved issuance of Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of various insurance coverages through Arthur J. Gallagher (unanimous)
- Approved revisions to Policy IDDFC regarding cameras in Behavioral Education Classrooms (unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of playground and outdoor activity area equipment installation for Group 3 schools (unanimous)
- Approved revised job description for Maintenance Foreman (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from May 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special Board Meeting (RETREAT)
This is a special board meeting retreat for the St. Tammany Parish School System. It is an informational meeting only, with no votes scheduled. Board members will receive data and discuss resident student forecasts, bonds, facility needs, and school site improvements.
- Finance presentation by Mrs. Terri Prevost and Mr. Grant Schlueter
- Human Resources presentation by Mr. Steve Alfonso and Davis Demographics on resident student forecast
- Curriculum & Instruction presentation by Dr. Melissa Langlois
- Administration presentation by Ms. Mary Hart
- Facilities update/discussion by Mr. Frank Jabbia
The board met for a special retreat session. The minutes record agenda items for finance, human resources, administration, federal programs, and facilities, but no substantive decisions or votes were recorded.
CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board CAW Human Resources & Education committee met to address classroom security and personnel updates. The body decided on new security measures for special education rooms and updated maintenance job descriptions.
- Approved installation of cameras in BEC rooms for Students with Exceptionalities (SWE)
- Approved a new job description for Maintenance - HVAC Technician
- Approved a revised job description for Maintenance - Foreman
- Approved insurance recommendations for Property, Liability, Crime, Cyber Liability, and Worker's Compensation
- Received reports on literacy, summer learning programs, and 2022-23 exit interviews and resignations
The board approved the installation of cameras in BEC rooms and accepted new job descriptions for HVAC Technician and Maintenance Foreman. Additionally, the board approved recommendations for various insurance coverages, including liability and worker's compensation.
- Approved installation of cameras in BEC rooms (12-1)
- Approved new job description for Maintenance - HVAC Technician (12-0)
- Approved revised job description for Maintenance - Foreman (12-0)
- Approved insurance recommendations for Property, Liability, Crime, Boiler & Machinery, Employee Dishonesty, NFIP Flood, Cyber Liability, and Worker's Compensation (12-0)
- Approved May 9, 2024 meeting minutes (12-0, 1 abstain)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting addressed administrative updates, construction progress, and financial reports. The board approved a new child abuse policy and accepted the completion of playground equipment installations at various schools.
- Approved New Board Policy JGCE: Child Abuse and Mandatory Reporting
- Accepted Group 3 Various Schools: Playground/Outdoor Activity Area Equipment Installation (Project No. 2303) as substantially complete
- Rejected the recommended District Handbook for Students and Parents for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Announced administrative appointments for principals and assistant principals at Boyet Jr. High, Covington Elementary, Covington High, Folsom Elementary, Folsom Junior High, Lyon Elementary, Mandeville High, and Slidell High
The Board adopted a new child abuse policy (JGCE) with amendments regarding reporting timelines. Members approved the completion of playground and outdoor activity equipment for various schools, but rejected the 2024-2025 District Handbook for Students and Parents.
- Approved new Board Policy JGCE: Child Abuse with amendments (13-0)
- Accepted Group 3 playground/outdoor activity equipment installation as substantially complete (13-0)
- Rejected recommendation to accept 2024-2025 District Handbook for Students and Parents (1-12)
- Approved May 9, 2024 meeting minutes (12-0, 1 abstain)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board held its regular meeting on May 16, 2024. The board approved a consent agenda that included insurance changes raising employee contributions, acceptance of low bids for construction projects totaling over $1.4 million, and updates to multiple board policies. Several recognitions and proclamations were also adopted.
- Approved insurance changes increasing employee contributions (Gallagher Insurance presentation)
- Accepted $347,000 low bid from Alonso, LLC for new limestone parking lot at Woodlake Elementary
- Accepted $514,000 low bid from W.H. Ward, LLC for visitor restroom/concessions at Mandeville High School
- Accepted $556,311 low bid from Smith Construction Co. for visitor restroom/concessions at Pearl River High School
- Adopted policy changes: hiring of certificated supervisors (GBDB), public participation (BCBI), and disposal of school lands (DFL)
The Board gave preliminary approval for the issuance of Limited Tax Bonds and approved three construction contracts for school improvements. It also adopted proclamations for School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day and Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Approved preliminary issuance of Limited Tax Bonds (unanimous)
- Approved $347,000 bid from Alonso, LLC for Woodlake Elementary parking lot (unanimous)
- Approved $514,000 bid from W.H Ward, LLC for Mandeville High restrooms/concessions (unanimous)
- Approved $556,311 bid from Smith Construction Co. for Pearl River High restrooms/concessions (unanimous)
- Proclaimed May 22, 2024, as School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day (unanimous)
- Proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous)
- Approved insurance changes increasing employee contributions (unanimous)
- Accepted changes to Board Policies GBDB, BCBI, and DFL (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board CAW Human Resources & Education Committee voted on several policy revisions, including changes to hiring procedures for certificated supervisors (Policy GBDA/GBDB), public participation in board meetings (Policy BCBI), and disposal of unneeded school lands (Policy DFL). The committee also approved recommendations from Gallagher Insurance and recognized Better Speech and Hearing Month and foreign exchange students.
- Approved revisions to Board Policy GBDA (now GBDB) on Hiring of Certificated Supervisors and Above (motion carried 12-1)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy BCBI on Public Participation in School Board Meetings
- Approved revisions to Board Policy DFL on Procedure to Dispose of Unneeded or Unused School Lands, Sites, Buildings or Facilities
- Accepted recommendations from Gallagher Insurance regarding employee benefits
- Approved a resolution recognizing Better Speech and Hearing Month
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting
The board approved a preliminary resolution to issue Limited Tax Bonds and accepted bids for three construction projects totaling over $1.4 million: a new parking lot at Woodlake Elementary ($347,000), a restroom and concessions building at Mandeville High ($514,000), and a similar building at Pearl River High ($556,311). The board also accepted playground equipment installations at various schools as substantially complete.
- Preliminary approval of Limited Tax Bonds resolution
- Accepted $347,000 bid from Alonso, LLC for Woodlake Elementary parking lot
- Accepted $514,000 bid from W.H. Ward, LLC for Mandeville High restroom and concessions
- Accepted $556,311 bid from Smith Construction Co. for Pearl River High restroom and concessions
- Accepted playground equipment installations (Groups 5 and 6) as substantially complete
Special Board Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on a resolution opposing the US Department of Education's recent Title IX regulations. The board will also convene in executive session to discuss related litigation and receive monthly financial reports for March 2024.
- Consideration and adoption of a resolution regarding the US Department of Education's Title IX 'Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance' regulations
- Discussion on litigation regarding Title IX regulations, to be held in executive session
- Monthly Financial Statements for March 2024, including All Fund YTD Budget Reports, Parishwide Construction Fund, and General Fund statements
The Board adopted a resolution to join the State of Louisiana in challenging the US Department of Education's final rule on Title IX. The Board determined the new regulations would increase compliance costs and liability risks. The Attorney General of Louisiana will represent the Board at no cost.
- Approved motion to enter executive session (11-0)
- Approved motion to return to regular session (11-0)
- Accepted advice of counsel (10-0, 1 abstain)
- Adopted resolution to join State of Louisiana in litigation against US Department of Education regarding Title IX regulations (10-0, 1 abstain)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board Meeting (appeals)
The St. Tammany Parish School Board held a special meeting primarily to conduct a student expulsion appeal hearing for Student A. After an executive session permitted under Louisiana law, the board voted to affirm the superintendent’s action regarding the expulsion. The meeting also included public comments and routine procedural items.
- Expulsion appeal hearing for Student A; board voted to affirm superintendent's action (motion carried).
- Meeting held in executive session per LRS 42:17A(7) for the appeal.
The Board conducted an expulsion appeal hearing for Student A, which included a period in executive session. The Board voted to affirm the action of the Superintendent regarding the student's expulsion.
- Approved motion to enter executive session (11-0)
- Approved motion to return to regular session (11-0)
- Affirmed Superintendent's action regarding Student A (11-0)
Special Board Meeting (Interviews)
The St. Tammany Parish School Board holds a special meeting to conduct interviews for two Director of Instruction positions (Elementary PK–6 and Secondary 7–12) in executive session. Public comments will be taken before adjournment. No other business is on the agenda.
- Conduct interviews for Director of Instruction: Elementary PK – 6 in executive session
- Conduct interviews for Director of Instruction: Secondary 7 – 12 in executive session
- Public comments allowed for up to three minutes
The meeting was not held because a quorum of members was not present. No decisions were made and no interviews were conducted.
Board Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board voted to approve the consent agenda, including the sale of a 12-acre parcel in Lakeshore Villages, Slidell, and several construction contracts. The board also adopted a resolution opposing state legislation establishing Education Savings Accounts (HB 745). Recognitions and proclamations were also approved.
- Authorized sale of 12.0-acre Lot B-1 in Lakeshore Villages, Slidell
- Approved $1,581,500 low base bid for Female Sports Locker Room and Home Side Concessions at Salmen High School
- Approved $1,786,000 low base bid and Alternate No. 1 for Ninth Street Building Renovations Phase I at Slidell High School
- Approved $618,000 low base bid for HVAC Replacement at Bonne Ecole Elementary School
- Adopted resolution opposing HB 745, the LA GATOR Scholarship Program (Education Savings Accounts)
The Board approved several construction projects, including locker rooms at Salmen High and renovations at Slidell High. Members also passed resolutions supporting a juvenile justice millage renewal and opposing state legislation for Education Savings Accounts. Various proclamations recognizing school staff and nurses were adopted.
- Approved resolution supporting renewal of 3-mill ad valorem millage for Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center (15-0)
- Approved $1,581,500 bid for Salmen High School female sports locker rooms and concessions (15-0)
- Approved $1,786,000 bid for Slidell High School Ninth Street Building Renovations - Phase I (15-0)
- Approved $618,000 bid for HVAC replacement at Bonne Ecole Elementary School (15-0)
- Approved resolution opposing state legislation for Education Savings Accounts and House Bill 745 (15-0)
- Approved sale of 12.0 acres of land in Lakeshore Villages, Slidell (15-0)
- Approved purchase of land on Livingston Street in Mandeville (15-0)
- Approved commitment of BP Oil Spill Settlement Fund proceeds for school safety and security (15-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School System's CAW Human Resources & Education Committee considered and approved a new board policy (GBCA) on protection of criminal background information. The committee also received updates on the Leader In Me program, human resources, monthly transportation, and risk management reports. Minutes from the March 7, 2024 meeting were approved, and public comments were heard.
- Approval of new board policy GBCA - Protection of Criminal Background Information
- Leader In Me Update presented by Mrs. Gardner
- Monthly Transportation Report for April 2024
- Monthly Risk Management Report
- Approval of minutes from the March 7, 2024 CAW meeting
The committee approved a new board policy regarding the protection of criminal background information. The minutes from the March 7, 2024, meeting were also accepted.
- Approved New Board Policy GBCA - Protection of Criminal Background Information (14-0)
- Approved minutes for the March 7, 2024 meeting (13-0, 1 abstain)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board approved construction contracts for Salmen High School, Slidell High School, and Bonne Ecole Elementary School, and authorized the sale of a 12-acre parcel in Slidell. The board also adopted a resolution opposing state legislation creating Education Savings Accounts.
- Sale of Lot B-1 (12.0 acres) in Lakeshore Villages Estates, Slidell
- Acceptance of bid for Salmen High School female sports locker room ($1,581,500)
- Acceptance of bid for Slidell High School Ninth Street renovations ($1,786,000)
- Acceptance of bid for Bonne Ecole Elementary School HVAC replacement ($618,000)
- Adoption of resolution opposing Education Savings Accounts (House Bill 745)
The Board approved several construction contracts for high school and elementary school improvements. It also authorized the sale of 12 acres in Slidell and the purchase of land on Livingston Street in Mandeville. Additionally, the Board passed a resolution opposing state legislation regarding Education Savings Accounts.
- Approved $1,581,500 contract for Salmen High School locker rooms and concessions
- Approved $1,786,000 contract for Slidell High School Ninth Street Building renovations
- Approved $618,000 contract for Bonne Ecole Elementary HVAC replacement
- Authorized sale of 12.0 acres (Lot B-1) in Lakeshore Villages Estates, Slidell
- Authorized purchase of land on Livingston Street in Mandeville
- Adopted resolution opposing state Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and HB 745
- Appointed Gia Baker and Amanda Martin to the STPPS District Handbook Committee
- Accepted completion of Fontainebleau High restrooms and various school playground projects
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board voted to approve a consent agenda that includes several facility improvement contracts, recognized Students of the Year and National Board Certified Educators, and accepted an administrative appointment. The largest projects are a $393,650 parking expansion at Folsom Elementary, a $356,000 HVAC replacement at Boyet Junior High, and a $398,000 roofing project at Pearl River High.
- Approved $393,650 low bid to JAC Construction for additional parking and car stacking at Folsom Elementary
- Approved $356,000 low bid to A&A Mechanical for replacing gymnasium HVAC units at Boyet Junior High
- Approved $398,000 low bid to Ibos Roofing for 100 Wing and 200 Wing roofing at Pearl River High
- Approved $96,300 low bid to Brunt Construction for exterior cleaning, painting, and waterproofing at Cypress Cove Elementary
- Accepted Slidell High School field house renovation as substantially complete
The Board approved several construction and maintenance bids for elementary and high schools. It also accepted a resolution honoring National Board Certified educators and approved a new fiscal agent.
- Approved $393,650 contract with JAC Construction of South Louisiana, LLC for Folsom Elementary parking (Unanimous)
- Approved $356,000 contract with A&A Mechanical, Inc. for Boyet Junior High HVAC units (Unanimous)
- Approved $398,000 contract with Ibos Roofing Co. for Pearl River High School roofing (Unanimous)
- Approved $96,300 contract with Brunt Construction, Inc. for Cypress Cove Elementary exterior work (Unanimous)
- Accepted Capital One Bank as Fiscal Agent from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027 (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution acknowledging National Board Certified employees (Unanimous)
- Approved retirement resolutions for six certificated personnel (Unanimous)
- Accepted revisions to School Board Policy File CG: Administrative Records (Unanimous)
CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board's CAW Finance & Administrative Committee approved four construction contracts totaling $1,243,950 for projects at Folsom Elementary, Boyet Junior High, Pearl River High, and Cypress Cove Elementary. The board also selected a fiscal agent for a three-year term, revised a personnel records policy, and accepted a project as substantially complete.
- Accepted low bid of $393,650 from JAC Construction for parking and car stacking at Folsom Elementary (Project P0397)
- Accepted low bid of $356,000 from A&A Mechanical for HVAC replacement at Boyet Junior High gymnasium (Project P0428)
- Accepted low bid of $398,000 from Ibos Roofing for roofing at Pearl River High School (Project R0120)
- Accepted low bid of $96,300 from Brunt Construction for exterior cleaning and waterproofing at Cypress Cove Elementary (Project R0115)
- Accepted Slidell High School field house renovation as substantially complete (Project P0332)
The board approved several facility improvement contracts for elementary and high schools. It also accepted a proposal for a Fiscal Agent for the period of April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, and approved revisions to the Administrative Records policy.
- Approved $393,650 bid for Folsom Elementary parking and car stacking (Unanimous)
- Approved $356,000 bid for Boyet Junior High gymnasium HVAC replacement (Unanimous)
- Approved $398,000 bid for Pearl River High School roofing (Unanimous)
- Approved $96,300 bid for Cypress Cove Elementary exterior cleaning and painting (Unanimous)
- Accepted Slidell High School Field House Renovation as substantially complete (Unanimous)
- Approved proposal for Fiscal Agent effective April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027 (Unanimous)
- Approved revisions to School Board Policy File CG: Administrative Records (11-1)
- Denied amended motion to add 'the Superintendent or his designee' to employee notification line (3-8)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting addressed personnel agreements and instructional updates. The body decided on a memorandum of understanding regarding the State Second Injury Fund and recognized arts and music education months.
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between St. Tammany Federation of Teachers & School Employees and School Board regarding State Second Injury Fund (SIF) Questionnaire
- Resolution for Youth Art Month and Music In Our Schools Month Recognition
- Review of Pre-K Instructional Materials Adoption Results
- Review of March 2024 Monthly Transportation Report
- Review of Risk Management Trend Data 2024
The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the State Second Injury Fund (SIF) Questionnaire. Members also accepted the February 1, 2024 meeting minutes and a resolution for Youth Art Month and Music In Our Schools Month.
- Approved minutes for February 1, 2024 meeting (11-0)
- Accepted resolution for Youth Art Month and Music In Our Schools Month (11-0)
- Approved MOU between St. Tammany Federation of Teachers & School Employees and School Board regarding State Second Injury Fund (SIF) Questionnaire (11-0)
Special Board Meeting (Interviews)
The St. Tammany Parish School Board will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction position in executive session. The meeting includes roll call, public comments, and adjournment; no votes or other decisions are listed.
- Conduct interviews for Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in executive session (LRS 42:17A.(1))
The Board held a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. These interviews took place during an executive session. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved motion to enter executive session for Assistant Superintendent interviews (10-0)
- Approved motion to return to regular session (10-0)
Board Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board approved a consent agenda including multiple construction contracts totaling about $6.2 million for projects at several schools. The board also accepted a National School Counseling Week resolution and approved retirement resolutions for four certificated personnel.
- Approved $1,897,031.88 low bid for playground equipment installation at various sites Group 1 (AB Gallardo Construction)
- Approved $1,779,000 low bid for playground equipment installation at various sites Group 2 (Cox Parker Contractors)
- Approved $554,000 low bid for renovations at Folsom Elementary School (Steele-R Development)
- Approved $595,760 low bid for driveway additions at Abita Springs Elementary School (Procivil, LLC)
- Approved $267,000 low bid for walk-in cooler/freezer at Covington Elementary School (W.H. Ward, LLC)
The Board approved several construction and equipment bids for elementary schools and playground installations. It also accepted the FY 2023-2024 federal and state budgets and updated policies regarding board meetings and lice.
- Approved $267,000 bid for Covington Elementary walk-in cooler/freezer
- Approved $554,000 bid for Folsom Elementary Renovations Project II
- Approved $595,760 bid for Abita Springs Elementary driveway additions
- Approved four playground equipment contracts totaling $3,581,362.88
- Approved FY 2023-2024 federal, state, and local grant budgets
- Approved revisions to School Board Policy BC regarding board meetings
- Approved a new Lice Policy
- Approved a Memorandum of Understanding for 2024-25 Smart Start Days
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board's CAW Finance & Administrative meeting approved over $4.78 million in playground equipment installation and improvements at various schools. The board also accepted an audit report, adopted a new lice policy for Pre-K through 6th grade, and revised school board meeting policies.
- Approved $1,897,032 bid for playground installation at Group 1 sites (AB Gallardo Construction)
- Approved $1,779,000 bid for playground installation at Group 2 sites (Cox Parker Contractors)
- Approved $610,000 bid for playground installation at Group 3 sites (Cox Parker Contractors)
- Approved $494,311 bid for playground installation at Group 4 sites (Smith Construction Co.)
- Adopted Lice Policy 2 with amendments covering Pre-K through 6th grade and adding robocall/text parent notification
The board approved several construction bids for school improvements, including playground equipment and facility renovations. Additionally, the board adopted a new lice policy and revised the policy for school board meetings.
- Approved $1.89M playground contract for Group 1 sites (AB Gallardo Construction, LLC)
- Approved $1.77M playground contract for Group 2 sites (Cox Parker Contractors)
- Approved $610,000 playground contract for Group 3 sites (Cox Parker Contractors, Inc.)
- Approved $494,311 playground contract for Group 4 sites (Smith Construction Co.)
- Approved $595,760 driveway additions at Abita Elementary (Procivil, LLC)
- Approved $554,000 classroom renovations at Folsom Elementary (Steele-R Development, LLC)
- Approved $267,000 walk-in cooler/freezer at Covington Elementary (W.H. Ward, LLC)
- Approved new Lice Policy for Pre-K through 6th grade
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting
The CAW Human Resources & Education Committee of the St. Tammany Parish School Board approved foreign language instructional materials, created a new Child Welfare and Attendance Investigator job description, and passed a resolution for National School Counseling Week. They also discussed a proposed 2025-2026 school calendar and received reports on class size, transportation, and risk management. The meeting was procedural with public comments allowed.
- Adopted foreign language instructional materials as recommended (motion carried 13-1)
- Approved new job description for Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) Investigator
- Passed resolution recognizing National School Counseling Week (February 5-9, 2024)
- Discussed proposed school calendar for 2025-2026 (no action taken)
- Received monthly reports on class size, transportation, and risk management incidents
The committee approved a new job description for a CWA Investigator and accepted recommended foreign language instructional materials. The board also passed a resolution for National School Counseling Week and approved the previous meeting's minutes.
- Approved minutes from December 7, 2023 meeting (14-0)
- Approved new job description for CWA Investigator (12-0, 2 abstentions)
- Approved Foreign Language Instructional Materials adoption results (13-1)
- Approved National School Counseling Week Resolution (14-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board Meeting
The St. Tammany Parish School Board met to approve retirement resolutions for certificated and support services personnel. The board also reviewed member training certifications and received a pupil progression plan update.
- Approval of retirement resolutions for 4 certificated personnel
- Approval of retirement resolutions for 17 employee support services personnel
- Certification of 2023 board member training hours per Act 705
- Pupil Progression Plan update provided by Dr. McCurley
The Board approved retirement resolutions for several certificated personnel and employee support services staff. The meeting also included updates on pre-k registration and CBA negotiations.
- Approved retirement resolutions for certificated personnel (14-0)
- Approved retirement resolutions for employee support services personnel